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enVIDEO: Robin Weigert, Stacie Passon accept Outstanding Film - Limited Release for 'Concussion' at #GLAADAwards, presented by Emmy Rossumhttp://www.glaad.org/blog/video-robin-weigert-stacie-passon-accept-outstanding-film-limited-release-concussion
<div class="field field-name-field-blog-featured field-type-file field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p><em>Concussion</em> director Stacie Passon and the film's star Robin Weigert accepted the award for Outstanding Film – Limited Release at Saturday's 25<sup>th</sup> Annual GLAAD Media Awards in New York at the legendary Waldorf Astoria. <em>Shameless</em> star Emmy Rossum took the stage to present the award.</p>
<p>Check out a video below:</p>
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<p>"I want to thank GLAAD for its dedication to independent film. I think sometimes they call our independent films subversive or transgressive or niche; but we're not subversive, and we're not transgressive, and we're not niche and we're not hard. We're just us and we have to tell these stories," Passon said. "[...] We should get to tell our stories truthfully with ourselves as the protagonists."</p>
<p>"I think the important thing for everyone in this room and beyond this room is for everyone to keep telling stories that are true. Not popular, not even necessarily politically motivated but true to who each one of us is and out experience of life," Weigert said. "The complexities of relationships, the complexities of getting along and that's what excites an artist, and that's what excites an artistic community and that's what excites ultimately the world and changes the world."</p>
<p><em>Concussion </em>centers on suburban housewife Abby (Robin Weigert) who, after suffering a concussion, is filled with a new idea of what she wants her life to be. Her marriage with her wife has grown stale and Abby becomes an escort in hopes that she will be able to feel real intimacy. When the two parts of her double life collide, Abby must examine her decisions and decide what she really wants.</p>
<p><strong>George Takei </strong>received the Vito Russo Award. Global superstar <strong>Kylie Minogue</strong> and Grammy Award-winner <strong>Kacey Musgraves</strong> performed for the capacity crowd. Comedian <strong>Fortune Feimster</strong> hosted the event. Special guests included:<strong> Naomi Watts</strong> (<em>Birdman</em>); <strong>Laverne Cox</strong>, <strong>Laura Prepon</strong>, <strong>Natasha Lyonne</strong>, <strong>Samira Wiley</strong>, <strong>Dascha Polanco</strong>, <strong>Selenis Leyva</strong>,<strong> Yael Stone</strong>, <strong>Taryn Manning</strong>, <strong>Emma Myles, Alysia Reiner</strong> (<em>Orange is the New Black</em>); <strong>Swoosie Kurtz</strong> (<em>Mike &amp; Molly</em>); <strong>Lee Tergesen</strong> (<em>The Americans</em>); pop star <strong>Boy George</strong>; <strong>Raúl Castillo</strong>, <strong>Frankie J. Álvarez </strong>(<em>Looking</em>); <strong>Tamron Hall</strong> (<em>Today's Take</em>); <strong>Candis Cayne</strong> (<em>Elementary</em>); country singer <strong>Chely Wright</strong>; out Grammy-winning country music songwriter <strong>Shane McAnally</strong>; New Orleans bounce performer <strong>Big Freedia</strong>; out NCAA basketball player <strong>Derrick Gordon</strong>; WWE Superstar <strong>Darren Young</strong>; Olympic speed skater <strong>Blake Skjellerup</strong>; MMA fighter <strong>Jessica Aguilar</strong>; transgender model <strong>Geena Rocero</strong>; GLAAD National Spokespersons <strong>Wilson Cruz </strong>and <strong>Omar Sharif, Jr.</strong>, and GLAAD CEO &amp; President <strong>Sarah Kate Ellis</strong>.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.glaad.org/mediaawards/recap">Additional awards were presented in Los Angeles on April 12 at the Beverly Hiltons Hotel, see the list of winners here.</a></p>
<p>The 25<sup>th</sup> Annual GLAAD Media Awards are presented nationally by Ketel One Vodka, Wells Fargo, and Hilton Worldwide. The New York City event is presented locally by Delta Airlines and Bud Light.</p>
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</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-pubdate field-type-datetime field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span class="date-display-single">May 7, 2014</span></div></div></div>
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Thu, 01 May 2014 00:54:47 +0000megantownsend70813 at http://www.glaad.orghttp://www.glaad.org/blog/video-robin-weigert-stacie-passon-accept-outstanding-film-limited-release-concussion#commentsDallas Buyers Club and Concussion among 2014 Spirit Award nomineeshttp://www.glaad.org/blog/dallas-buyers-club-and-concussion-among-2014-spirit-award-nominees
<div class="field field-name-field-blog-featured field-type-file field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span id="styles-0-0" class="styles file-styles 750px"> <img src="http://www.glaad.org/sites/default/files/styles/750px/public/leto27f-1-web.jpg?itok=-N7a9ihZ" alt="" title="" /></span></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p>The nominees for the <a href="http://www.filmindependent.org/blogs/spirit-awards-nominees-are-announced-excitement-ensues/#.UpT4v-KDnTo">2014 Film Independent Spirit Awards</a> were announced today, with Jared Leto's performance as transgender woman in <em>Dallas Buyers Club </em>among those receiving nominations.</p>
<p> Leto's performance as Rayon - a transgender woman in Texas helping Ron Woodruff smuggle HIV drugs into the United States – has already garnered much critical acclaim and is expected to be a major contender this awards season. His nomination in the Supporting Male category wasn't the film's only recognition however, as Matthew McConaughey also received a nomination for his performance as Woodruff in the Leading Male category.</p>
<p>The Weinstein Company film <em>Concussion</em>, in which a woman suffers a concussion and then leaves her wife and children to become an escort, is nominated in the category of Best First Feature.</p>
<p><img class="media-image media-image-right" id="3" style="height: 191px; width: 350px; margin: 5px; float: right;" src="http://www.m.glaad.org/sites/default/files/styles/1200px/public/pitstop4.jpg?itok=N2ue6kC8" alt="" />Other nominees include <em>Afternoon Delight </em>for Best First Screenplay, which features Jane Lynch in a supporting role as a lesbian therapist. <em>Blue is the Warmest Color, </em>the headline-grabbing, lesbian coming-of-age drama, is up for Best International Film. And <em>Pit Stop</em>, which follows the lives of two gay men in a small town before they finally meet, is nominated for the John Cassavetes Award. That award specifically recognizes features made for less than $500,000.</p>
<p>Actor/comedian Patton Oswalt will host the 29<sup>th</sup> Annual Independent Spirit Awards show, which will be held in Santa Monica. The awards will air on March 1, 2014 at 10 p.m. ET/PT on IFC. Check out the full list of nominations <a href="http://www.filmindependent.org/blogs/spirit-awards-nominees-are-announced-excitement-ensues/#.UpT4v-KDnTo">here</a>.</p>
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Tue, 26 Nov 2013 23:00:19 +0000reneefabian69160 at http://www.glaad.orghttp://www.glaad.org/blog/dallas-buyers-club-and-concussion-among-2014-spirit-award-nominees#commentsThe GLAAD Wrap: 'Sal' gets a release date, the Beatle's Brian Epstein biopic to be produced, and new music from Erasurehttp://www.glaad.org/blog/glaad-wrap-sal-gets-release-date-beatles-brian-epstein-biopic-be-produced-and-new-music-erasure
<div class="field field-name-field-blog-featured field-type-file field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span id="styles-1-0" class="styles file-styles 750px"> <img id="1" src="http://www.glaad.org/sites/default/files/styles/750px/public/Erasure-Snow-Globe.jpg?itok=uWVVMCic" alt="" title="" /></span></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p>Every week, The GLAAD Wrap brings you LGBT-related entertainment news highlights, fresh stuff to watch out for, and fun diversions to help you kick off the weekend.</p>
<p><strong>1)</strong> Written and directed by Stacie Passion, <a href="http://www.comingsoon.net/films.php?id=99160" target="_blank"><em>Concussion</em> opens this weekend</a>. When Abby (Robin Weigert) suffers a minor concussion, she decides to break away from her wife and kids and revitalize her sex life. After discovering her new-found libido doesn't mix with her domestic life, Abby sells herself as an escort for other women. Nominated for an award at the Sundance Film festival in 2013, <em>Concussion </em>opens today. The film is <a href="http://wolfeondemand.muvies.com/" target="_blank">available same day through Wolfe On Demand</a>. Check out the trailer below.</p>
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<p><strong>2)</strong> Also opening this weekend, from <a href="http://www.comingsoon.net/films.php?id=107436" target="_blank">writer and director Alan Brown, is <em>Five Dances</em></a>. Eighteen-year old dancer Chip (Ryan Steele) moves to New York City from small-town Kansas to navigate success, discipline, and romance in a small modern dance company. <em>Five Dances</em> will open in limited theaters today. Check out the trailer below.</p>
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<p><img class="media-image media-image-right" id="9" style="width: 300px; float: right;;" width="300" src="http://www.glaad.org/sites/default/files/styles/200px/public/QNYIAF.jpg?itok=OZq5uw3c" alt="" /><strong>3)</strong> The <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/09/30/queer-new-york-arts-international-festival-2013_n_4017588.html?utm_hp_ref=gay-voices" target="_blank">Queer New York Arts International Festival</a> (QNYAIF) opens October 23 and runs through November 3 all around New York City. Produced and curated by<strong> </strong>Zvonimir Dobrović and André von Ah, who tragically passed away this past month, the festival features dance, theater, music, installation and visual arts productions from artists around the world. Presenting artists whose work focuses on gender and sexuality, QNYAIF aims to redefine and reinterpret "queer." The festival is presented in partnership with Abrons Arts Center. For a full schedule and list of locations, <a href="http://www.queerny.org/home/?p=347" target="_blank">visit the festival website</a>.</p>
<p><img class="media-image media-image-left" id="9" style="width: 300px; float: left;;" width="300" src="http://www.glaad.org/sites/default/files/styles/200px/public/ArcLight%20Docs.png?itok=sS6VZ-hm" alt="" /><strong>4) </strong>ArcLight Cinemas will host their third ArcLight Documentary Festival on October 9-13, 2013. International Documentary Association president, Marjan Safinia, will curate this year's festival, which frequently draws acclaimed films from Sundance and Tribeca. This year's festival features two LGBT themed documentaries. <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6USE8Ph6Qgk" target="_blank"><em>Before You Know It</em></a> follows three gay seniors' adventures, challenges and surprises of life and love in their golden years, and <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6omur3G6exc" target="_blank"><em>The Story of Roman &amp; Nyro</em></a> chronicles the life of legendary songwriter Desmond Child and his lifelong partner's journey to create their new modern family. <a href="http://www.arclightcinemas.com/news/docfest-2013" target="_blank">The ArcLight Documentary Festival runs at the ArcLight Hollywood, October 9-13, 2013</a>.</p>
<p><img class="media-image media-image-right" height="160" id="9" style="height: 200px; width: 250px; float: right;;;" width="200" src="http://www.glaad.org/sites/default/files/styles/200px/public/Beatles_0.png?itok=hUwbS1T2" alt="" /><strong>5)</strong><a href="http://www.towleroad.com/2013/10/biopic-on-closeted-gay-beatles-manager-brian-epstein-coming-from-milk-producer-bruce-cohen-.html#comments" target="_blank"> </a><strong>3)</strong><a href="http://www.towleroad.com/2013/10/biopic-on-closeted-gay-beatles-manager-brian-epstein-coming-from-milk-producer-bruce-cohen-.html#comments" target="_blank">Brian Epstein, manager of the Beatles, is getting his own biopic, produced by Bruce Cohen (<em>Milk, American Beauty</em>) and Vivek J. Tiwar</a>. The film, titled <em>The Fifth Beatle</em>, follows Epstein through discovering the Beatles to his death at 32 from an accidental overdose. After an unsuccessful attempt to tell Epstein's story by Tony Gittelson in 2009, <em>The Fifth Beatle </em>is the first film ever granted rights to the Beatles' original songs. Production is scheduled to begin in 2014.</p>
<p><strong>6)</strong><strong><em> </em></strong>Directed by James Franco, <em>Sal</em>, finally has a trailer and release date. <a href="http://www.towleroad.com/2013/09/sal.html">The biopic tells the story of late film star Sal Mineo, played by Val Lauren</a>. Mineo, a James Dean contemporary, was one of the first stars to come out in the late 1960s, before his tragic murder in 1976 in West Hollywood. <em>Sal </em>will be released on iTunes October 22, and released in limited theaters in November. Check out the new trailer below.</p>
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<p><strong>7) </strong>Erasure is releasing a new holiday-themed album, <em>Snow Globe</em>. Out songwriter Andy Bell, along with Vince Clarke, combine original songs and Holiday classics that aim to escape the over-the-top glitz of other Holiday albums by going for a stripped-down, simple sound. <a href="http://www.erasureinfo.com/"><em>Snow Globe</em> will be released November 11</a> as both a CD and special edition 3-CD box set with special gifts. Check out an early video preview of the album below.</p>
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<p><img class="media-image media-image-right" id="9" style="width: 300px; float: right;;" width="300" src="http://www.glaad.org/sites/default/files/styles/200px/public/Hero%20Project.png?itok=tr3luGU2" alt="" /><strong>8) </strong><a href="https://www.choiceofgames.com/heroes-rise-2-hero-project/">Zachary Sergi recently published his sequel to last year's choose-your-own-adventure novel</a>, <em>Heroes Rise: The Prodigy</em>. Like the original, <em>Heroes Rise: The Hero Project</em> is a half-novel/half-game which takes place in the 22nd century in a world where one in three people are born with Powers, and powered individuals are the new form of celebrity. According to the publisher, in the new tale "You’ll battle villains and heroes alike with your newly discovered "Infini" powers. Will you vote to eliminate your rivals, or betray your alliance to curry favor with the celebrity judges?" The game lets you choose your gender and sexual orientation and your romance and interactions follow from the decision. <em>Heroes Rise: The Hero Project</em> is available for Apple iPhone/iPad, Amazon Kindle, Google Android and Windows, OS X, and Linux via the Chrome Web Store. You can check out the first part of the game for free.</p>
<p><strong>9) </strong>The fourth episode of <em>Raising McCain</em> includes Wilson Cruz as co-host, alongside John McCain's daughter, Meghan McCain. Saturday's installment, titled "Modern Family Values," explores what happens when individual values conflict with family values, including coming out. During the episode, Cruz discusses the Trevor Project and the important work they do. Check out clips from the episode below. <a href="http://www.pivot.tv/shows/raising-mccain" target="_blank">Episode 4 of <em>Raising McCain </em>will air this Saturday at 10 pm on pivot.tv</a></p>
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<p><strong>10) </strong>A new film about marriage equality and HIV/AIDS, <em>In Sickness and In Health</em>, is raising funds to enter the film festival circuit. In the film, Brian tells his father he is affected by the disease. After learning this information, Brian's father storms out, only to be approached by Brian's partner, Evan, who wants to marry and take care of Brian. Writer, director and producer, Aaron Denius Garcia, hopes the film opens new discussion about equality and HIV/AIDS. Check out the trailer below and <a href="http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1713626598/in-sickness-and-in-health-completion/widget" target="_blank">visit <em>In Sickness &amp; In Health</em>'s Kickstarter page to donate and support</a>.</p>
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Thu, 03 Oct 2013 22:19:44 +0000reneefabian68359 at http://www.glaad.orghttp://www.glaad.org/blog/glaad-wrap-sal-gets-release-date-beatles-brian-epstein-biopic-be-produced-and-new-music-erasure#commentsNewFest 2013, New York's LGBT Film Festival, celebrates 25th anniversary September 6-11; tickets on sale nowhttp://www.glaad.org/blog/newfest-2013-new-yorks-lgbt-film-festival-celebrates-25th-anniversary-september-6-11-tickets
<div class="field field-name-field-blog-featured field-type-file field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span id="styles-2-0" class="styles file-styles 750px"> <img id="2" src="http://www.glaad.org/sites/default/files/styles/750px/public/1176308_495373887204458_907736934_n.jpg?itok=xnxjxekq" alt="" title="" /></span></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p>NewFest 2013, New York's premier annual LGBT film festival, marks its 25<sup>th</sup> anniversary with its run from September 6-11. All tickets are on sale now!</p>
<p>The festival will open with the New York premiere of Stacie Passon's <em>Concussion</em>, with the filmmaker present for a question and answer session following the screening. Filmmaker Chris Mason Johnson will also be in attendance for a discussion following the closing night screening and New York premiere of his film <em>Test</em>. <a href="http://www.filmlinc.com/films/series/2013-newfest" target="_blank">Check out the full NewFest lineup here</a>.</p>
<p>Some highlights of the schedule include the New York premieres of <em>Geography Club </em>starring <em>Glee</em>'s Alex Newell (Unique) and <em>Pit Stop</em> which will both feature live Q&amp;A sessions with the filmmakers. <em>Geography Club</em> won the 2013 Outfest Los Angeles Audience Award for Best First Feature, while <em>Pit Stop</em> took home the 2013 Outfest Los Angeles Grand Jury Award for Best Actor.</p>
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<p>NewFest will also feature the U.S. premiere of <em>You and the Night</em> and the New York premieres of <em>Who's Afraid of Vagina Wolf?</em>, <em>The Rugby Player</em>, <em>The Most Fun I've Ever Had With My Pants On</em>, <em>Mohammed to Maya</em>, <em>Love Me Not</em>, <em>Last Summer</em>, <em>The Last Match</em>, <em>Kink</em>, <em>Interior. Leather Bar.</em>, <em>In the Name of…</em> and <em>Hot Guys with Guns</em>.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.filmlinc.com/films/series/2013-newfest" target="_blank">Find the full NewFest schedule and ticket information here.</a></p>
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<li class="field-item even"><a href="/tags/whos-afraid-vagina-wolf">Who&#039;s Afraid of Vagina Wolf?</a>, </li>
<li class="field-item odd"><a href="/tags/rugby-player">The Rugby Player</a>, </li>
<li class="field-item even"><a href="/tags/mohammed-maya">Mohammed to Maya</a>, </li>
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<li class="field-item even"><a href="/tags/last-summer">Last Summer</a>, </li>
<li class="field-item odd"><a href="/tags/last-match">The Last Match</a>, </li>
<li class="field-item even"><a href="/tags/name-of%E2%80%A6">In the Name of…</a>, </li>
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Fri, 23 Aug 2013 16:38:04 +0000megantownsend67744 at http://www.glaad.orghttp://www.glaad.org/blog/newfest-2013-new-yorks-lgbt-film-festival-celebrates-25th-anniversary-september-6-11-tickets#commentsFrameline Film Fest Kicks Off in San Francisco This Weekhttp://www.glaad.org/blog/frameline-film-fest-kicks-san-francisco-week
<div class="field field-name-field-blog-featured field-type-file field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span id="styles-3-0" class="styles file-styles 750px"> <img id="3" src="http://www.glaad.org/sites/default/files/styles/750px/public/frameline37-home.png?itok=WPcYR_YY" alt="" title="" /></span></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p>This year's <a href="http://ticketing.frameline.org/festival/?FID=50">37th Annual Frameline International LGBT Film Festival will kick off in San Francisco on Thursday, June 20 and run through Sunday, June 30</a>. Screenings will be held at three cinemas in San Francisco and one in Berkeley, CA.</p>
<p>You can <a href="http://ticketing.frameline.org/festival/film/index.aspx?FID=50">see the full schedule here</a> and check out some notable films below:</p>
<p><img class="media-image" height="160" id="2" style="width: 284px; height: 160px; margin: 3px; float: right;;;;" width="284" src="http://www.glaad.org/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/large_gbf_2.jpg?itok=-Den1b2W" alt="" /><em>G.B.F.</em>, directed by Darren Stein, spotlights two gay best friends, Brent and Tanner (Paul Iacono and Michael J. Willett), who plan to come out and get popular at their high school by becoming the ultimate accessory to one of the prom queen candidates—a gay best friend. When Brent accidentally leaks the truth about Tanner's sexual orientation, their friendship gets ugly as Tanner quickly rises to the top of the social popularity ladder. Check out the trailer below.</p>
<p><img class="media-image" height="160" id="2" style="width: 242px; height: 160px; margin: 3px; float: left;;;;" width="242" src="http://www.glaad.org/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/www.indiewire.com__0.jpg?itok=5yKaxU77" alt="" /><em>Concussion,</em> directed by Stacie Passion<em>, </em>centers around Abby (Robin Weigert) who wakes up from being hit in the head with a baseball with a concussion and a new zest for the life she wants to live. Stuck in a mundane marriage with her wife, Abby begins to build a life aside from her suburban housewife one, fixing up a loft in the city and diving into sex work on a quest to feel real intimacy. When the two parts of her double life collide, Abby must examine what self-actualization really means.</p>
<p><img class="media-image" height="180" id="2" style="width: 289px; height: 180px; margin: 3px; float: right;;;;;" width="289" src="http://www.glaad.org/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/Codebreaker%202011%20movie%20Ed%20Stoppard.jpg?itok=p46uKHrC" alt="" /><em>Codebreaker,</em> nominated for a GLAAD Media Award and directed by Clare Beaven and Nic Stacey, chronicles the life of Alan Turing, a mathematician whose brilliant mind and innovative career were overshadowed by his orientation. The film features interviews with Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak and other thinkers in the world of science and numbers who knew Turing well.</p>
<p><img class="media-image" height="145" id="2" style="float: left; margin-left: 3px; margin-right: 3px;" width="195" src="http://www.glaad.org/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/Gay%20Latino.png?itok=0z4KNA6n" alt="" /><em>Gay Latino LA: Coming of Age</em> is a documentary that follows the lives of three young Latino gay men – Carlos from South Los Angeles, Alex, an undocumented Mexican immigrant in Downtown Los Angeles, and Brian, a recent college graduate and current GLAAD staff member from East Hollywood – and their journey of self-discovery and growth over a two-year period.</p>
<p><img class="media-image" height="180" id="2" style="width: 128px; height: 180px; margin: 3px; float: left;;;;;" width="128" src="http://www.glaad.org/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/AMFAR_POSTER_vsm.jpg?itok=uetxF7nE" alt="" /><em>The Battle of amFAR,</em> directed by Rob Epstein and Jeffery Friedman, documents the formation of amFAR to fight the AIDS epidemic during the 80s, when the disease was rampant and survivors were scarce. The organization was founded by Hollywood starlet Elizabeth Taylor and research scientist Dr. Mathilde Krim who, together, worked to raise awareness around and engage the medical community in finding a cure for the AIDS epidemic.</p>
<p>This year, the festival will also be focusing specifically on the importance of LGBT media in the classroom. In 2011, the FAIR Education Act, otherwise known as SB 48, passed and schools are now legally required to acknowledge and discuss the histories and contributions of people with disabilities and LGBT-identified people in textbooks, lessons and media in classrooms.</p>
<p>Frameline will be hosting a free panel in collaboration with KQED to discuss how filmmakers, non-profits, and LGBT organizations can help create LGBT media and safe spaces in schools for discussions to take place. Among the panelists are State Senator Mark Leno, who authored the FAIR Act, GSA Network Executive Director Carolyn Laub and other educators who have had first-hand experience teaching LGBT material in the classroom. The panel will be hosted by Mills College Associate Provost and Professor of Education David Donahue.</p>
<p>Tickets for matinee screenings are $10 for the public and $8 for Frameline members, and all other shows are $12 for the public and $10 for Frameline members. The Castro Theatre has a Castro Pass available for $200 that can be purchased for all festival shows, aside from Opening and Closing night, screened at The Castro Theater. For $40, the general public can grab Weekday Matinee Passes for all shows before 5:00 pm; Frameline members can purchase the same passes for five dollars less. Buy your tickets today at <a href="http://www.frameline.org">www.frameline.org</a>.</p>
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Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:29:51 +0000nataliemeier66588 at http://www.glaad.orghttp://www.glaad.org/blog/frameline-film-fest-kicks-san-francisco-week#commentsThe GLAAD Wrap: Yossi Returns, LGBT Sundance Deals, and Tegan and Sara's Heartthrob http://www.glaad.org/blog/glaad-wrap-yossi-returns-lgbt-sundance-deals-and-tegan-and-saras-heartthrob
<div class="field field-name-field-blog-featured field-type-file field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span id="styles-4-0" class="styles file-styles 750px"> <img id="4" src="http://www.glaad.org/sites/default/files/styles/750px/public/yossi.PNG?itok=Qt1eLJtk" alt="" title="" /></span></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p>Each week The GLAAD Wrap brings you LGBT-related entertainment news highlights, fresh stuff to watch out for, and fun diversions to help you kick off the weekend.</p>
<p><strong>1) </strong>Director Eytan Fox’s new film <em>Yossi</em> opens in New York today with a Los Angeles release to follow on February 8. The film is a sequel to Fox’s 2002 short <em>Yossi &amp; Jagger</em> which told the love story of two Israeli soldiers. <em>Yossi </em>focuses on the life of one of those soldiers following the tragic aftermath of the first film, as he attempts to live a more honest life than he allowed himself previously and opens himself up to the possibility of new love. Watch the film’s trailer below.
</p><p><span class="file"><img class="file-icon" alt="" title="video/youtube" src="/modules/file/icons/video-x-generic.png" /> <a href="/" type="video/youtube; length=0">KTyoVUBhjo8</a></span></p>
<p><img class="media-image" height="124" id="6" style="width: 220px; height: 124px; margin: 3px; float: right;;;;" width="220" src="http://www.glaad.org/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/sundancefilms.png?itok=QUlEu2GG" alt="" /><strong>2) </strong>The Sundance Film Festival doesn’t wrap up until Sunday, but there is early good news for some LGBT-inclusive films. The Beat poet murder mystery <em>Kill Your Darlings</em> (Daniel Radcliffe, Michael C. Hall) <a href="http://www.deadline.com/2013/01/sundance-sony-pictures-classics-acquires-kill-your-darlings/" target="_blank">has been acquired</a> for distribution by Sony Picture Classics. Longtime LGBT ally Radcliffe, who plays gay poet Allen Ginsberg, <a href="http://www.vulture.com/2013/01/daniel-radcliffe-on-sundance-and-sex.html" target="_blank">said of his kiss</a> with Dane DeHaan’s Lucien Carr character, “Dane and I are banging the drum already because we want the MTV Best Kiss award. We want that golden popcorn! To my knowledge, a sincere, passionate, romantic gay kiss has never won, so I think that would be a very cool thing for this movie to receive.” Another film gathering some buzz is <em>Concussion</em>, a drama about a lesbian housewife who begins a secret life as an escort following a head injury, which has been <a href="http://www.indiewire.com/article/sundance-2013-radius-twc-acquires-sexy-lesbian-drama-concussion" target="_blank">picked up by RADiUS-TWC for North American distribution</a>. Next door at the Slamdance Film Festival, Gravitas Ventures acquired the Michael Urie-directed comedy <em>He’s Way More Famous Than You</em> for North American <a href="http://www.deadline.com/2013/01/sundance-gravitas-ventures-nabs-trio-of-slamdance-films/#more-409425" target="_blank">Video On Demand release</a> within the next three months. The film follows a woman who is trying to rebuild her career with the help of her brother Ryan and his boyfriend.</p>
<p><img class="media-image" height="156" id="6" style="width: 140px; height: 99px; margin: 3px; float: right;;;;" width="220" src="http://www.glaad.org/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/irasachs-michaelgambon-alfredmolina.jpg?itok=C6w4Ra64" alt="" /><strong>3)</strong> Director <a href="http://www.deadline.com/2013/01/michael-gambon-alfred-molina-movie-love-is-strange-ira-sachs/" target="_blank">Ira Sachs next film<em>, Love Is Strange,</em></a> will star Michael Gambon (<em>Harry Potter</em>) and Alfred Molina (<em>Chocolat</em>) as a married couple living in New York who deal with romantic ups and downs as they are forced to live separately following their wedding. <em>Love Is Strange</em> will begin filming this summer. Sachs’ last movie, the semi-autobiographical drama <em>Keep the Lights On</em>, has been <a href="http://www.glaad.org/mediaawards/nominees" target="_blank">nominated for a GLAAD Media Award in Outstanding Film – Limited Release</a>.</p>
<p><strong>4) </strong>George Takei <a href="http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/george-takei-guest-star-neighbors-414967" target="_blank">will guest star on the season finale</a> of ABC’s extra-terrestrial comedy <em>The Neighbors</em> in March. He will play Larry Bird’s father and he has <img class="media-image" height="124" id="6" style="width: 130px; height: 73px; margin: 3px; float: right;;;;" width="220" src="http://www.glaad.org/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/original_3.jpg?itok=JMSrSCR7" alt="" />a big announcement to share with the family. Takei also recently guest starred on NBC’s <a href="http://www.glaad.org/mediaawards/nominees" target="_blank">GLAAD Media Award</a>-nominated comedy <em>The New Normal</em> and CBS’ <em>Hawaii Five-O</em>. The always-in-demand Takei will also make an appearance in <a href="http://io9.com/5977791/dick-tracys-newest-partner+in+crime+fighting-is-none-other-than-george-takei" target="_blank">the <em>Dick Tracy</em> comic strip</a> each Sunday under the name “George Tawara” along with a character modeled after his husband Brad Altman. The storyline will discuss WWII internment camps for Japanese Americans, which Takei actually spent time in as a child.</p>
<p><img class="media-image" id="6" style="width: 100px; height: 150px; margin: 3px; float: left;" src="http://www.glaad.org/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/ford.jpg?itok=pizqvlMX" alt="" /><strong>5)</strong> <a href="http://www.deadline.com/2013/01/abcs-apt-23-pulled-from-the-schedule/" target="_blank">ABC this week pulled LGBT-inclusive comedy</a> <em>Don’t Trust the B---- in Apt. 23</em> from their airing schedule, effective immediately. The fate of the remaining 8 episodes remains unknown, but they could possibly air sometime this summer. ABC will fill the period with back-to-back episodes of the LGBT-inclusive <em>Happy Endings</em> until March 19 when the new season of <em>Dancing with the Stars</em> results show will take the place of both.</p>
<p><strong>6)</strong> Out rock duo Tegan and Sara’s new album <em>Heartthrob</em> isn’t available in stores until next Tuesday, January 29, but the whole album has been made available to stream through <em>Rolling Stone</em>. Check out the <a href="http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/tegan-and-sara-continue-pop-evolution-on-heartthrob-album-premiere-20130124" target="_blank">full album stream of <em>Heartthrob</em> at <em>Rolling Stone</em></a>.</p>
<p><strong>7) </strong>God Des and She <a href="http://us5.campaign-archive1.com/?u=a8698649139858a73a282d923&amp;id=8690ad7680&amp;e=da5712e62e" target="_blank">released their new music video</a> this week for the single “God, I Know You Love Me.” The video deals with a young girl’s struggle to reconcile her religion with her sexuality. Their fourth album <em>United States of God Des and She</em> will hit stores February 5. Watch “God, I Know You Love Me” below.
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<p><img class="media-image" height="220" id="6" style="width: 130px; height: 130px; margin: 3px; float: right;;;;" width="220" src="http://www.glaad.org/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/Otep-Hydra-Medium.jpg?itok=PV07XPf7" alt="" /><strong>8)</strong> Otep Shamaya, out founder of the metal band OTEP, released her final album <em>Hydra</em> this Tuesday and it has already reached number 8 on the iTunes US Rock Chart. OTEP has sold over 600,000 albums to date in her career and was nominated in Outstanding Music Artist at the 21<sup>st</sup> GLAAD Media Awards. <em>Hydra</em> is <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/hydra/id588001356" target="_blank">available for purchase</a> on iTunes.</p>
<p><strong>9)</strong><em> Just Another Night</em> is a feature film about four separate LGBT couples at different stages of their relationships that all face a turning point in their lives. GrumpyFILMS inc., the creators, is looking for crowdsourced funding help to assist with production costs associated with completing a feature film. Learn more about the project at <a href="http://www.seedandspark.com/studio/just-another-night" target="_blank"><em>Just Another Night</em>’s Seed &amp; Spark page</a>.</p>
<p><strong>10)</strong> The print magazine about trans male culture, <a href="http://www.originalplumbing.com/" target="_blank"><em>Original Plumbing</em></a>,is in need of funding assistance as they work to expand their online community with a complete website redesign and re-launch. The website supplements the quarterly magazine with daily bloggers’ columns, stories from award-winning trans writers and the new “Talk About It” video campaign. Learn more at the <a href="http://www.indiegogo.com/originalplumbing?c=home" target="_blank"><em>Original Plumbing</em> indiegogo page</a> and watch <em>OP </em>creators, editors and publishers Amos and Rocco discuss the importance of the magazine and this reboot below.<br /><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/Kt8GRImO-90" width="425"></iframe></p>
</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-pubdate field-type-datetime field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span class="date-display-single">January 25, 2013</span></div></div></div>
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<li class="field-item odd"><a href="/tags/yossi">Yossi</a>, </li>
<li class="field-item even"><a href="/tags/kill-your-darlings">Kill Your Darlings</a>, </li>
<li class="field-item odd"><a href="/tags/concussion">Concussion</a>, </li>
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Thu, 24 Jan 2013 23:57:08 +0000megantownsend61875 at http://www.glaad.orghttp://www.glaad.org/blog/glaad-wrap-yossi-returns-lgbt-sundance-deals-and-tegan-and-saras-heartthrob#comments